My Favorite Christmas Cover Songs

I’m not a huge fan of Christmas music, but every now and then a rock band takes a Christmas classic and makes it bearable. Lol. So here are my top 5 favorite Christmas covers.

Small Town Titans: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”

Originally performed by Thurl Ravenscroft

This is the best of the best. His voice, the arrangement, that dirty bass intro… Perfection.

Shinedown: “Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)”

Originally performed by John Lennon

I love this song anyway, but Brent Smith singing can take any song to another level.

Throne of Eden: “Christmas Canon Rock”

Originally performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “Carol of the Bells”

Original performed by students at Kyiv University in December 1916; music composed by Mykola Leontovych and lyrics written by Peter J. Wilhousky

From Ashes to New: “All I Want for Christmas is You”

Originally performed by Mariah Carey

30 Day Song Challenge: Day 22 – A Song For (or From) Your Wedding

Seeing as I never intend to get married, this one’s a bit difficult. Lol. But I can share a song I find to be very appropriate for a wedding.

Foo Fighters: “Everlong”

30 Day Song Challenge: Day 21 – Favorite Song For Power Cleaning

What exactly is power cleaning?

I’ll just share something I often put on when I’m doing housework…

Shinedown: “The Human Radio”

New Music Alert! The Veer Union: “In the Light of Innocence”

From the album Manifestations (Deluxe Edition), available now!

Pop Evil Announces March/April 2023 Tour

Pop Evil will be touring next spring in support of their album Skeletons, which will be released March 17, 2023. The Word Alive will be supporting them on this run.

Tickets and VIP: popevil.com

  • 3/17 – Sault St. Marie, MI – Kewadin Casino
  • 3/18 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
  • 3/19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergel’s
  • 3/21 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box*
  • 3/23 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
  • 3/24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun-Wolf Den+
  • 3/25 – Waterloo, NY – Del Lago Casino*
  • 3/26 – Jersey City, NJ – White Eagle Hall
  • 3/28 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
  • 3/30 – Tampa, FL – Hard Rock Event Center
  • 3/31 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
  • 4/1 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground*
  • 4/2 – Nashville, TN – Basement East
  • 4/4 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
  • 4/5 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
  • 4/7 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
  • 4/8 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee Theater
  • 4/10 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory OC
  • 4/11 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
  • 4/12 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
  • 4/14 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
  • 4/15 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theatre
  • 4/16 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
  • 4/18 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
  • 4/19 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
  • 4/21 – Pittsburg, KS – Kansas Crossing Casino
  • 4/22 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
  • 4/23 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave


* The Word Alive will not be performing
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